Dominic Solanke insists he always believed he would get another chance with England after earning his first cap in seven years.
The Spurs forward is back in the national team for the first time since 2017 having been recall by caretaker boss Lee Carsley for the Nations League games สมัคร ufabet against Greece and Finland.
Having not play for England since coming on for 15 minutes in a friendly against Brazil at Wembley. Solanke may have thought his international career was over.
But the 27-year-old, who joined Spurs from Bournemouth in a big-money summer deal, has kept the faith and is not serious about returning to his best.
With captain Harry Kane still uncertain whether he will be available to play against Greece on Thursday, Solanke is likely to feature.
“It means a lot. I worked very hard to get back to this moment,” Solanke said.
“Of course I made my debut a long time ago. It’s been quite a long journey, but to be back here is a good feeling for me and my family.”
“It’s part of football, everything happens at the right time for you. Everyone’s journey is different.”
“I don’t want it to be any other way. I feel like this is what it’s suppose to be for me. And I feel like my game is on track and I feel good about myself.”
“I don’t think it’s going to happen. It’s just a fact that I have to keep doing what I’m doing and keep playing well and keep scoring goals.”
“I always believed I could come back here (to the national team). So that was my idea and that is one of the things I was determine to do,” he said.
“I’m grateful to be back here now and I hope I can stay here.”
“That’s my dream to represent my country. No matter how many times, it’s always the same.”
“Hopefully I’ll get some games, but I’m happy to be back here and hopefully I can help the team.”